We visited the legendary Horsefeathers in Sleepy Hollow, NY. We sipped on Thomas Hardy’s Ale (Aged 26 Years) and The Alchemist’s Heady Topper with owner Jules McCue. We spoke to Jules about how she grew up in the establishment that started in 1981 and became the owner recently. Come thru to Horsefeathers for their amazing burgers and selection of craft beer.

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Today we traveled to Prime 16 in Pelham, NY to speak with the owner, our friend Dave. We sipped on Burlington Beer Company’s Petal Prophecy which is a Honey IPA (6%ABV). We spoke about Dave’s entree into the bar and restaurant industry and the opening of Prime 16. We highly recommend this spot for their tasty menu and amazing selection of craft beer.

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In this episode we sat down with Björn Van Wyngaardt, event planner extraordinaire, of Björn & Company. We spoke about his upbringing in South Africa, his career as an event planner in New York and his upcoming Get Fork’d LGBTQ event happening this Summer in Manhattan.

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Today we visited Danii Oliver who is the owner and head brewer at Island to Island Brewing located at 642 Rogers Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn. We talked about her upbringing, family roots and being exposed to mixology at an early age. We were also joined by Brandon Montgomery of Black Beer Travelers who talked about his love of beer, running races around the globe and his upcoming trip to Costa Rica.

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In this episode we sat down with the author of Meeting My Anxiety, Elisa Silverglade Rader. We sipped on Mikkeller Brewing Company’s Whats Love Hop To Do With It which is an New England style IPA (6% ABV). This beer is made with Citra and Galaxy hops. Elisa speaks about her upbringing, college life and her recently released book and companion book.

Today we sat down with Angelique Piwinski. We sipped on Central State Brewing Company’s Noyau which is a 5% rustic blonde ale. We spoke about her transition in an effort to educate people on the LGBTQ community.

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This evening we sat down with Ms. Donna Davis aka Ms. Yonkers. We sipped on Central Waters Brewing Company’s Barleywine Ale which is aged in bourbon barrels for 12 months. We talked about her upbringing in the City of Yonkers, her nursing career, love of photography and community service. We love you, Donna Davis!!!

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Today we traveled to Brooklyn, NY to visit the Rustik Tavern which is owned by Queens native Frantz Metellus. The Manager Rudy Charles also joined us...we talked about the restaurant, the neighborhood and they shared a very funny story. Come down to 471 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn to check out this amazing comfort food destination. The beer we sipped on was Brew York from Ithaca Brewing Company. It is a 5.3% very approachable Pale Ale made with NY ingredients.

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In this episode we spoke with our friend Vanessa Siede, the owner and head designer of Very Lovely Soles. Her company offers designer flats and flip flops for women. We sipped on Half Acre Brewing Company’s Gone Away IPA (7% ABV) and talked about the beginnings of her company and path to entrepreneurship.

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Today we traveled to Brewski’s Bar & Grill in Da Bronx. We sat down with the owner Brian Torressen. We sipped on Fox Farm Brewery’s ŻYTO which is a Kvass inspired farmhouse ale (4.4% ABV). We talked about his days in the merchant marines traveling all over the globe, beer and food. Come on down to Brewski’s to enjoy amazing craft beer and comfort food.

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